Ingredients in fresh coconut can help your body use energy from the food you’ve eaten as fuel rather than storing it as stubborn fat.

This kitchen tearjerker contains compounds that help you break down fat, rev up metabolism and lower blood pressure.

Because it’s a natural diuretic rich in potassium, celery helps beat puffiness from water retention.

Studies from Canada suggest that a key chemical contained in chillies could boost your body’s ability to burn fat and curb your appetite.

Wholegrains like oats are packed with fibre, which means they take longer for you to digest. Your body has to work much harder than it does when breaking down the equivalent of processed carbs.

They’re high in omega-3 fatty acids, which some studies link to fat burning and craving reduction.

High in water and fibre, crunchy vegetables like cauliflower increase your body’s fat burning ability.

Red berries like raspberries contain an antioxidant that helps your body to produce a hormone that not only speeds up your metabolism but also conquers cravings.

Add freshly grated ginger to your stir-fries or sip ginger tea to lower stress hormones that are linked to putting on weight around your waist.

Kickstart your digestion with a sprinkling of flaxseeds on your breakfast cereal or yoghurt. Eaten daily, it can help prevent bloating and constipation.